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Founded in 1919, MWPAI continues to evolvewhile maintaining traditions of fine art andculture. The Museum of Art features a renowned permanent collection, fascinating exhibitions and education for all ages.

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Explore the Museum’s current, future and past exhibitions along with our permanent collection of 300 years of American painting, nineteenth-century decorative arts, European Modernism, Japanese prints, and much more.

About

Named for three generations of one family, MWPAI continues to support their belief in the prominent role the arts play in cultivating a vibrant community through the Museum of Art, Performing Arts and School of Art.

Community Arts Education

The School of Art was founded to provide a quality program of studio art instruction to the Mohawk Valley. Since then, it has expanded to offer a PrattMWP college degree program through a partnership with Pratt Institute. The Community Arts Education Program strives to consistently build relationships with area individuals and organizations and remain a leader in arts education through innovative programming. The program focuses on growth, accessibility, professional development, advocacy for arts education, outreach, and community partnerships.

The school’s mission is to enhance artistic appreciation, understanding, and skill in people of all ages. For more than 60 years, the School of Art provides beginning through advanced adults, teens and kids with instruction by an excellent faculty of academically qualified, experienced professional artists, using exceptional equipment and facilities.